| Self Exile | ||||
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| Released | 6 June 2006 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 51:07 | |||
| Label | Sensory Records | |||
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Self Exile is the third album by progressive metal band Wastefall.
| Self Exile | ||||
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| Released | 6 June 2006 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 51:07 | |||
| Label | Sensory Records | |||
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Self Exile is the third album by progressive metal band Wastefall.
Total Time: 51:07
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles | 7.5/10 [1] |
| Metal Storm | 8.6/10 |
Alex Henderson of AllMusic said that Self Exile had catchy songs despite being "slightly inconsistent". [2] On the other hand, Metal Storm recommended the album for listeners of progressive metal. [3]
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